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Overview:

Join Africa’s Talking for a bold and visionary Women in Technology hackathon themed Space and Aerospace! This is your launchpad to explore the frontiers of innovation—harness Africa’s Talking APIs (SMS, USSD, Voice, Airtime, Insights, and Chat) to build cutting-edge solutions that push the boundaries of space technology, aviation, and satellite communication. Whether you're developing tools for remote sensing, space education, aerospace logistics, or earth observation, this hackathon challenges you to reimagine what's possible. Collaborate with other brilliant minds, gain hands-on experience, and build futuristic solutions that bring space closer to our communities.

Why Attend?

• Empower Women in Tech: Be part of an inclusive platform that supports women developers, data scientists, and innovators to showcase their skills and drive positive change.

• Hands-On Learning: Gain practical experience using Africa’s Talking APIs to build real-world solutions and strengthen your portfolio with impactful projects.
• Networking and Collaboration: Connect with industry professionals, mentors, and fellow tech enthusiasts while forming valuable relationships for future collaborations.

• Make an Impact: Build solutions that not only expand possibilities in space but also solve earth-bound challenges like agriculture, climate change, and remote communication.

• Showcase Your Genius: Pitch your ideas to a panel of experts and space-tech professionals and gain recognition for your ingenuity and problem-solving skills.

Key Focus Areas:

• Satellite Communication and Remote Sensing: Build platforms that visualize, analyze, or distribute satellite data for use in agriculture, climate monitoring, disaster response, and urban planning.

• Aerospace Navigation and Tracking Systems: Create real-time tracking tools for drones, aircraft, or weather balloons using GPS and communication APIs for flight data and ground communication.
• Space Education and Outreach: Design engaging learning platforms or gamified experiences that introduce students and communities to space science, astronomy, and aerospace careers.
• Ground Control and Telemetry Interfaces: Develop lightweight tools that simulate or assist in managing communication between ground stations and aerial or orbital devices.
• Emergency Communication Systems: Use SMS and USSD to create robust communication networks for use in remote, high-altitude, or low-connectivity environments like mountaineering or space missions.
• Women in Aerospace Innovation: Build platforms that spotlight and connect women involved in aerospace, from engineers to scientists, promoting mentorship, collaboration, and visibility.

Target Attendees:

• Software Developers
• UI/UX and Product Designers
• Data Scientists and AI/ML Engineers
• Aerospace Enthusiasts and Hobbyists
• Experts in Aviation and Drone Technology
• Fellows in Physics, Astronomy, or Space Research
• Remote Sensing and GIS Experts

These diverse groups of attendees will bring a range of skills, perspectives, and ideas to the hackathon, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment for innovation.

All developers, from all fields, are welcome for the hackathon.

What to Expect as an Attendee:

• Cutting-Edge Tools and Technologies: Gain access to Africa's Talking APIs and SDKs, specifically designed to streamline implementation and ensure a seamless experience.
• Mentorship and Guidance: Collaborate closely with seasoned experts from Africa's Talking, who will serve as mentors throughout the hackathon. Benefit from their guidance, insights, and support as we build together.
• Expand Your Network: As a member of our community, you'll have the opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, potential collaborators, and industry professionals. Build valuable relationships that can propel your career or projects to new heights.
• Exciting Rewards and Recognition: Get a chance to win cash prizes and earn recognition for your innovative solutions. Get to receive accolades for your contributions through our social media, potential collaborators and other platforms.
• Qualify for the Marketplace Program: By participating in the hackathon, you become eligible to join our exclusive Marketplace Program. Unlock opportunities to further develop and monetize your solutions, making a lasting impact on Africa's economic growth and development.
• Exposure to other women in tech opportunities.

Solution Criteria:

• Use of Africa's Talking APIs: How effectively the project utilizes one or more of the Africa's Talking APIs i.e. SMS, USSD, Airtime, Voice, Insights, Chat.
• Innovation: The originality and creativity of the project idea and implementation.
• User Experience: How well the project meets user needs and provides an intuitive and seamless experience.
• Functionality: How well the project performs the intended functionality and handles errors and edge cases.
• Presentation: The clarity and effectiveness of the project demonstration and pitch.

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Developer Documentation (We welcome feedback)

THEME: Space and Aerospace Solutions

The winning solution will receive cash prizes as follows:

• Winner - $100
• 1st Runners Up - $50
• 2nd Runners Up - $25

Social Media give-aways too!

More exclusive prizes and giveaways to attendees.

Contribute to open-source.

Agenda:

1. Introductions

2. Overview

• Technical hands-on session

3. Ideation

• Form teams where need be.
• Feedback

4. Building/hacking: Code in GitHub/GitLab/BitBucket and deploy in Docker/Automated CI/Travis CI/Bamboo

5. Demonstration and Wrap-up

• Teams or individuals will demonstrate what they have hacked for feedback or adoption.

Note: Carry a laptop

Opportunities:

• Network
• Innovate
• Access to our Talent bench (You can get a job or a gig on the spot)

Submit your Idea:

• Hackathon idea submission form

Join our community channels:

• Community Page:
• Join Africa's Talking Women In Tech Community here

• Twitter (X):
• Follow Our Page on X here

Africa's Talking powers communications solutions across Africa with simplified access to telco infrastructure, developers use our powerful SMS, USSD, Voice, Airtime and Data, Insights, and Chat APIs to bring their ideas to life, as they build and sustain scalable businesses.

Africa's Talking community allows developers to learn skills for the modern-day African Developer. We are language and framework agnostic. All developers are welcome. This is where Africa's Talking developers community meets to build, learn and exchange knowledge.

We are helping software developers and businesses to bring their ideas to life through easy-to-use APIs quickly.

Everyone is welcome!

Transport:

• Those who register by Monday 26th May 2025, will receive a transport code to redeem for transport to and from the hackathon venue.